You could be writing the book that changes your life.

There's always another secret.' -Kelsier

The mark of a great man is one who knows when to set aside the important things in order to accomplish the vital ones.

The purpose of a storyteller is not to tell you how to think, but to give you questions to think upon.

Women? Women are like...thunderstorms. They're beautiful to look at, and sometimes they're nice to listen to-but most of the time they're just plain inconvenient.

If you're always on time, it implies that you never have anything better you should be doing. -Kelsier

Better to be the failure who nobly strived than the success who never really had to.

Mocking a woman is like drinking too much wine. It may be fun for a short time, but the hangover is hell.

But you can't kill me, Lord Tyrant. I represent that one thing you've never been able to kill, no matter how hard you try. I am hope.

This world, it is a tempest sometimes. But remember, the sun always rises again.

My dear, did you just try to prove the existence of God with your cleavage?

To be wise means to know when to stay silent.

Friendship is a difficult, dangerous job. It is also (though we rarely admit it) extremely exhausting.

My wife has brought great beauty into my life. And my daughter has brought me nothing but joy. Those qualities were greatly lacking.

Remember that a good example is the best sermon.

My father did everything for me. He was awesome.

You can't do BIG things when you think "little".

Intuition comes from within. It's what you know when you're quiet and still.

Heat is required to forge anything. Every great accomplishment is the story of a flaming heart.

I like doing other things. I like getting high, hanging out with my kids. I like drinking. I have so many demons.

If you're a kid who was not especially a star in your high school, I recommend going to a college in the middle of nowhere. I got all the attention I could ever have wanted.